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NRS paddling wetsuits help you inexpensively extend your boating season into the colder months. All of our wetsuits are made with petroleum-free Terraprene neoprene, and all models feature a titanium laminate layer that reflects heat back to your body to help keep you warmer. This video compares the NRS Little John Wetsuit, the NRS 2.0 Farmer John Wetsuit, the NRS 3.0 Farmer John Wetsuit and the NRS 3.0 Ultra John Wetsuit. It also mentions the NRS Farmer Bill Wetsuit, NRS Grizzly Wetsuit, NRS Wetsuit Jacket and NRS HydroSkin Shirt as additional options. Wetsuits and other neoprene garments insulate your body when wet or dry, making them great for whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, sea kayaking, kayak touring, kayak fishing and SUP (stand up paddling) in cool or cold conditions.

Used this during a Swiftwater Rescue Course.The padded knees were a great benefit2 mm was perfect, for summer , or temp down to 65 degrees. 3mm might be better for colder temps, but the 2mm did not feel as bulky or restrictive. Difenately save me a few bruses.

I am 6' tall, 215lbs. for starters.Bought the NRS 2.0 Farmer John Wetsuit and NRS Men's Wetsuit Jacket in XXL too tight in the tummy, had to return.Now sitting here in a NRS Grizzly Wetsuit farmer john and NRS Grizzly Wetsuit Jacket size G-L with NRS Wetsuit Shoulder Extensions.I needed the extensions for a comfortable fit from reading reviews I ordered them with the suit.I am 61 years old and want to use them for Kayaking in cooler water, I think I will be comfortable for 3 hours in this suit, it's not perfect still a tad tight in the tummy but perfection I'm not going to find. If I was any larger I would go with the G-XXL. But it depends on what you want to do if I was going into the water on porpose this would be fine, but my plans are to stay in the boat and have protection if I get dumped.

At 6'4" and 185 pounds, I found this XL suit to be a good fit, except in the seat, which is a little large, but maybe I'm just used to my 3 mil surfing wet suit. I really like the material and it's plenty warm for our northern Gulf waters. If I were in colder water I would have opted for a thicker suit.

Love the new wet suit. Very comfortable and light weight without the bulk of heavier layers and moves along with me. Gives me the confidence to know that I've bought a little more time to recover if I do end up in the water unexpectedly!

It doesn't fit like a triathlon suit, but just swimming for recovery after a swim you should be fine in it.

Answered on 3/23/2015 by Clyde from NRS

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TJ Surf1, I've never had to swim in the suit. From the mobility I haveexperience, however, I would say it would be possible for short distancesrequired to get back to and into your boat. PaulSent from my iPad

Answered on 3/23/2015 by Anonymous

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It will be OK, no problems swimming. Although I prefer the Short John. Ipurchased the Farmer John for the very cold days and water. The Short (Little ) John I wear wool dress socks with booty's, a neoprene t-shirtstyle ( thin or heavy depending on temperature ) then a paddle jacket ( NRSRodeo ) and gloves. I have been out in freezing temperatures with thisgear. I do not swim, if you do, the Farmer John is a good choice. Buy botheventually.

Answered on 3/23/2015 by teddy from New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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no problems

Answered on 3/23/2015 by Anonymous

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I've swum (swam?) a bit in my suit and it wasn't great. Large armpit and neck holes allow alot of water in when you move through the water horizontally. A full suit of at least a short sleeve version with tighter neck would be better if you'll be doing a significant amount of swimming. BSent from my smartphone. Tiny keyboard + fat fingers = typpos.

Answered on 3/22/2015 by Anonymous

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I want to sail my Hobie during the shoulder seasons in northern MI, with water temp of 60 degrees and air temp down to 55 degrees. I have to stand in crotch deep water to rig/launch my boat and my wet legs & feet get cold once on the boat, in the wind, and make me chill.1) will a wetsuit keep my legs & feet warm once up on the boat in the wind?2) given my temp parameters, should I get a 2 or 3 mm wetsuit?3) should I add boots to keep my feet warm?

Jim. the neoprene used in wetsuits is a good insulator. To work well the suit must fit snugly to minimize water that enters. Once you get in the boat, the water that clings to the outside of the suit will evaporate in the wind, producing a chilling effect. You can minimize this by donning waterproof-breathable pants and top. We refer to this as "splash wear" but you may have other outdoor apparel like this. I'd recommend a 3 mm suit, and yes, neoprene wetshoes will help keep your feet warm. Check with our dealers in your area - http://www.nrs.com/services/dealerlocator.asp - for gear that meets your conditions, or give us a call, 800.635.5202.

Answered on 9/22/2014 by Clyde from NRS

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Yes a wetsuit will keep you warm once on the boat. Probably the main reasonyou get getting cold is from wind. Wetsuits are very good at blocking wind.I would recommend the 3mm.Also you might consider the NRS dry pants or drysuit.

Answered on 9/22/2014 by Anonymous

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I would suggest that a wet suit isn't the best choice for your needs. Wetsuits are at their warmest when fully dry or fully immersed in water. Withthe suit half wet and half dry on a cool day, I don't think it will providethe warmth you would like. Although more expensive, I would suggest that adry suit would be a better choice. Boots with a good traction grip would berecommended with either the wet or dry suit.

Answered on 9/21/2014 by Anonymous

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6'2", and 175 with 31" waist.While the specs for size "L" see closest to my build, I'm concerned that my longer torso will end up pulling the crotch of the wetsuit up too tightly making me twigs and berries a bit distressed. Sizing advice?

5'8"", 175 pounds, 34" waist,28" leg, size L, I find that the suit fitsfairly well although slightly snug around the middle. The wet suit legswould probably fit someone with a 30 -31" leg length but the suit maybetight if the person has a proportionate trunk length.It has been my personal experience that wet suit sizes run "small" for agiven size.

Answered on 1/27/2014 by Anonymous

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definitely XL.

Answered on 1/27/2014 by Anonymous

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I'd suggest getting a size larger.

Answered on 1/26/2014 by Anonymous

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I'm looking for a sizing recommendation. I'm 6' 5", 230#, with a 47" chest, 39" waist, but a long 36" inseam. I saw in another answer where the inseam of the large and XL is 28". What's the inseam on the XXL and 3XL? Thanks.

Dave it's hard to measure inseam on a garment with a gusseted crotch. I measured ~ 30" on both the XXL and 3XL. One customer that answered you got ~ 32" on his XXL. The suits may be a bit short on your longer legs.

Answered on 12/4/2013 by Clyde from NRS

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Hi Dave, By measurement the inseam on my XXL is 32" +/-. I'm 6'0" 225, 48" chest, 40" waist, 30" inseam and it is long on me in the middle and in the legs so a 32" seems about right. I'm not sure I would go to a larger size than the XXL to avoid bagging in the middle. John

Answered on 12/2/2013 by Anonymous

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Is it waterproof? My husband and I are ocean kayakers and catamaran sailors.

No, it is a wetsuit designed to keep you warm when wet.Sent from my Windows Phone

Answered on 11/30/2013 by Anonymous

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Julie,This answer responds to a question regarding the "waterproofness" of theNRS 2.0 farmer john wetsuit. Wetsuits are generally NOT waterproof as theytypically depend on a small layer of water being trapped between the wearerand the wetsuit. The wetsuit needs to fit tightly enough so that thislayer of water remains trapped (does not circulate) and gets warmed up bythe wearer. I use mine for "shoulder season" paddling. If you want awaterproof garment I would suggest a drysuit. These keep you dry anddepend on a dry insulation layer between the drysuit and the wearer (likefleece or other synthetic underwear).I like the NRS 2.0 farmer john and used it last weekend in fact. However,the water temp was lower than I expected and the wind was whistling at20kts. I was OK, but not toasty. (I couple my farmer john with the NRShydroskin long sleeve top). However, it is even colder this weekend so Iwill be using my drysuit tomorrow.I hope this helps and would be happy to respond if you have follow-upquestions.Cheers,Robert

Answered on 11/29/2013 by Anonymous

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No, it isn't waterproof. It's great as a warming layer, and I've gotten a lot of use out of it, but if you want completely waterproof, you need to look at a drysuit, not a wetsuit.

Hope this helps.

Answered on 11/29/2013 by Gnarly from Richmond, VA

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No. This is a wetsuit. It traps a small layer of water against your skin that your body heats and helps keep you warm. This shouldn't be used in cold water. If you are going to be paddling in cold water you would want a dry suit which will be completely dry but is much more expensive. Usually between $800 and $1200 dollars.I have this suit and it's great for the cooler temperature when the water is just warming up or cooling down. When wet this suit can be cold on the wind..Sent from my iPhone

Answered on 11/29/2013 by Jay from Dunellen, NJ

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No, wet suits are not but once wet your body heat warms up the water locked in the suit. A dry suit will keep you drySent from my iPod

Answered on 11/29/2013 by Anonymous

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It is a wet suit, which by design is intended to be most functional whenwet. If you wish to be dry, I would recommend that you look at buying a drysuit.

Answered on 11/29/2013 by Anonymous

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what is the inseam on a XXL or XL wetsuit? is it the same on a 3.0? lastly, I have a 38 inch inseam, do you have recommendations for best sizing?